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Currently Ban Nai Soi Learning Center is in the process of planning Community Support Projects mentioned below and we are in need of donations/financial/material support for all the projects. 1. Karenni Traditional Customs Weaving Project: this project is … Continue reading →

Anne Ford: The smiles from the students and the stories behind each one are what I will never forget from my time in Nai Soi. Memories of their kindness and generosity will last me a … Continue reading →

My name is Kyaw Hla Sein and I was born in Loi Kaw, capital city of the small Kayah State in eastern Burma. I completed my primary education and middle school in my native town Toungoo, located in central Burma. I … Continue reading →

We need volunteers! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals that wish to volunteer their time and effort to make a positive contribution to the students at the Ban Nai Soi CLC. Unlike many volunteer positions found … Continue reading →

The students at the BNSCLC are part of this large population living outside of the refugee camps. Not being in the camps leaves the children without any access to high school education. This lack … Continue reading →

Currently Ban Nai Soi Learning Center is in the process of planning Community Support Projects mentioned below and we are in need of donations/financial/material support for all the projects. 1. Karenni Traditional Customs Weaving Project: this project is … Continue reading →

Anne Ford: The smiles from the students and the stories behind each one are what I will never forget from my time in Nai Soi. Memories of their kindness and generosity will last me a … Continue reading →

My name is Kyaw Hla Sein and I was born in Loi Kaw, capital city of the small Kayah State in eastern Burma. I completed my primary education and middle school in my native town Toungoo, located in central Burma. I … Continue reading →

We need volunteers! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals that wish to volunteer their time and effort to make a positive contribution to the students at the Ban Nai Soi CLC. Unlike many volunteer positions found … Continue reading →

The students at the BNSCLC are part of this large population living outside of the refugee camps. Not being in the camps leaves the children without any access to high school education. This lack … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO THE BNSCLC WEBSITE!

Founded in the spring of 2005 The Ban Nai Soi Community Learning Center(BNSCLC) seeks to provide a high school education, practical vocational skills, and community development skills to high school aged children living in the Mae Hong Son Province area of Thailand.

Who are these students and why do they need help?

The students at the BNSCLC are part of this large population living outside of the refugee camps. Not being in the camps leaves the children without any access to high school education. This lack of educational opportunity leaves them with few options which is why the BNSCLC was founded.

The BNSCLC's goal of self-sustainability means that school fees are not charged, but parents and students are asked to contribute to the planting, cultivation, building and maintanance of the facilities and crops. After fulfilling their voluntary work some parents are paid to continue working at the Center.This provides income for families that may not have steady employment. Once we are able to buy more surrounding land we will be able to increase our organic farming projects and generate more of our own food. Additionally the BNSCLC is attempting to build positive relationships between refugees and Thais by hosting free education and training programs for all people from the Mae Hong Son and other area in Thailand.

Through this site we hope to bring attention to this new project, attract qualified and enthusiastic volunteers, donations, and bring about more global awareness on the issues faced by Burmese refugees in Thailand. Thank you for coming to our site!